20 of the most beautiful European Christmas markets

The Christmas markets of Europe are famous around the world. They're a glorious mix of carol singers, gluhwein and glittering lights. Here are some of our favourite traditional markets from across the continent.

1. Christmas markets across Europe

So much glüwein, so many sparkly lights…

2. Berlin's Christmas market

The Christmas market in Berlin, Germany.

3. Ah, Vienna

Could there be a more romantic setting for your Christmas shopping?

4. Edinburgh, Scotland

The beautiful lights of a Christmas market in Edinburgh

5. The beauty of Prague

One of the most famous of all Europe's Christmas markets

6. Prague

The beauty of the Old Town Square in the capital of the Czech Republic

7. Prague, Czech Republic

The Old Square in Prague, the Czech Republic

8. Moscow

A Matryoshka – or Russian doll – stall at a Christmas market in Moscow's Red Square

9. Leeds, UK

Shoppers at a Christmas market in Leeds, in the north of England

10. Düsseldorf, Germany

A festive wheel in Düsseldorf, Germany

11. A Christmas decoration in Augsburg, Germany

Augsburg, Germany

12. Augsburg in Germany

Augsburg, Germany

13. Bath, UK

Carol singers at the Bath Christmas market

14. Erfurt, Germany

Next to the cathedral in Erfurt, Germany, Christmas stalls attract tourists and shoppers

15. Rostock, Germany

Chocolate decorations at a market in Germany.

16. The famous Roman baths

The famous Roman baths of the city of Bath are the dramatic backdrop to the Christmas market

17. Bath, UK

The Christmas market in Bath – next to the city's iconic Abbey – is one of the country's most famous markets